Loyola University Chicago
820 N. Michigan
Chicago IL 60611
(312) 915-6000
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
15,670 (10,124 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
86% / 14%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
35% / 65%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
71% / 29%
- In-State / Out-of-State
54% / 46%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$30,656
- Room & Board$10,885
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
83%
- Average Financial Aid Package$23,652
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$26,874
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants17,287
- Students Admitted
12,755
(74%)
- Students Enrolled2,176
(13%)
- Average High School GPA3.57
- Students in top 10% of HS Class34%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
540-648
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
530-640
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
540-630
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
24-29
See More About Admissions »
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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African-American/Black Studies
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
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Women's Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Bioinformatics
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biomedical Sciences, General
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Cell Biology and Anatomy
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Immunology
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Microbiology, General
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Molecular Biochemistry
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Molecular Biology
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Pharmacology
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Physiology, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Finance, General
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Human Resources Management and Services, Other
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Labor and Industrial Relations
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing, Other
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication and Media Studies, Other
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer and Information Systems Security
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Computer Science
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Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
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Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
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Information Technology
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Education
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Adult and Continuing Education Administration
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Bilingual and Multilingual Education
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College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Education, Other
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational Statistics and Research Methods
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Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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International and Comparative Education
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Multicultural Education
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Psychology Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Child Development
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
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Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Italian Language and Literature
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Latin Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Bioethics/Medical Ethics
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Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
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Critical Care Nursing
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
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Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
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Medicine (MD)
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
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Nursing, Other
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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History
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History, General
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Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
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Legal professions and studies
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Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law (LLM, JSD/SJD)
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Health Law (LLM, MJ, JSD/SJD)
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Law (LLB, JD)
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Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
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Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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International/Global Studies
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Mathematics and Computer Science
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Neuroscience
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
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Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
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Counseling Psychology
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Developmental and Child Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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Experimental Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Psychology, Other
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School Psychology
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Social Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Human Services, General
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Forensic Science and Technology
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Economics, General
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Urban Studies/Affairs
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Theology and religious vocations
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Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
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Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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Religious Education
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Visual and performing arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants17,287
- Students Admitted
12,755
(74%)
- Students Enrolled2,176
(13%)
- Average High School GPA3.57
- Students in top 10% of HS Class34%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class70%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class97%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
540-648
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
530-640
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
540-630
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
24-29
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$30,656
- Room & Board$10,885
- Books & Supplies$1,200
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid83%
- Average Financial Aid Package$23,652
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$26,874
- Federal Grants24%$4,558
- Pell Grants23%$3,082
- Other Federal Grants20%$1,807
- State & Local Grants22%$4,933
- Institutional Grants91%$11,469
- Federal Loans76%$4,082
- Non-Federal Loans18%$14,367
Questions, Answers and Advice
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